"Sin is pure unhappiness, forgiveness pure happiness." (Dr. Martin Luther) We confess that God the Holy Spirit comforts us in Christ Church as He daily and richly forgives us our sins and the sins of all who believe in Jesus Christ their Lord through the Gospel. Sermon Text: Matthew 9:1-8. Sermon Theme: "Rejoicing in Forgiveness!" Preached for the 19th Sunday After Trinity, 15-October-2023, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert, Pastor.